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Increased temperature impact on durability of gas turbine blades

The paper presents the research results of a microstructure of the turbine rotor blades made of nickel-based super alloys. The purpose of the research was to determine the high temperature impact on the microstructure stability of the material of the blades. The degree of advancement of the super alloy microstructure changes after the exposure to high temperature was compared to the mictrostructure condition of new blades. The research material includes blades made of EI 867 and ŻS 32 types of alloys. The microstructure research of blades subject to the high temperature impact, and the blades after operation showed the occurrence of adverse changes in relation to the microstructure of new blades. It was found that the cause of adverse changes in the microstructure was the super alloy overheating. The blade in such a condition has low heat and creep resistance. The element, in which the overheating will occur, is exposed to damage, which usually entails faulty turbine operation. This type of damage is removed during the engine major repair, which is associated with huge costs.